Derby Arms in Longridge
- Credit: Kirsty Thompson
Five Lancashire dining pubs have been saved after a recent acquisition by a regional pub chain.
The Alma Inn in Colne, The Derby Arms in Longridge, The Farmers Arms in Great Eccleston, The Fenwick Arms in Claughton and The Forest Inn in Fence, were all part of the award-winning Seafood Pub Company which faced trading difficulty in during the lockdown in 2020.
A deal to purchase the five Lancashire pubs along with The Fleece Inn, Addingham, West Yorkshire has been agreed with Home Counties-based operator, The Oakman Group, in a move that will save around 150 jobs.
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Deal struck for Seafood Pub Company saving East Lancashire venues and jobs
A deal to purchase six pubs previously operated by the Seafood Pub Company has been agreed – saving 150 jobs in the area. The Alma Inn in Laneshawbridge, the Derby Arms in Longridge, the Farmers Arms in Great Eccleston, the Fenwick Arms in Claughton, the Forest Inn in Fence and the Fleece Inn in Addingham will all open their doors again after being purchased by The Oakman Group. The Seafood Pub Company’s remaining two Lancashire venues, the Assheton Arms in Downham and the Oyster and Otter in Blackburn were not part of the deal.
THREE takeaway owners who launched a successful takeaway business during lockdown have already got plans for their second year of business. Nathan Marsden, 28, Jacob Griffin, 24 and Kalum Bromage, 24, were laid off during the first lockdown back in March and the pals came up with an idea to start cooking for friends and family. They started making pizzas and loaded fries and after receiving such good feedback, they started getting requests from more people so decided to set up Tewwstep takeaway from their kitchens. They continued getting busier and busier and by June, the trio began looking for a premises in Blackburn to keep up with the demand.